Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks a Level 3 Teaching Assistant in Pontefract. In this role, you will support students in their learning journey, implement tailored learning plans, and be a reassuring presence in the classroom. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification and recent experience in a primary or nursery setting, with a friendly and flexible approach.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a UK primary or nursery setting.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1, in groups, or across the class.
• Help implement differentiated learning plans.
• Prep resources, assist in assessment and observations.

Skills

Flexible attitude

Can-do attitude

Education

Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Your local area | Full- and part-time placements available

Your support can be the turning point in a child’s school day. As a Level 3 TA, you’ll be the go-to classroom superhero—whether you’re running group phonics, calming nerves before SATs, or cheering on handwriting practice.

We work with schools who value their support staff. You won’t be “just a TA” here. You’ll be a key part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Your daily magic:

• Support pupils 1:1, in groups, or across the class

• Help implement differentiated learning plans

• Prep resources, assist in assessment and observations

• Be that reassuring adult that students can count on

What you bring:

• Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent

• Recent experience in a UK primary or nursery setting

• A friendly, flexible, can-do attitude

• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply

If you're ready to support, smile, and stick glitter on everything, we’ve got the perfect role waiting.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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